Is summer an okay time to visit college campuses? The answer is a resounding YES. Over the years, I’ve had several families take advantage of the down time of summer to check out schools. These are clients who for whatever reason could not make it to campuses during the school year. Many are three season athletes, part time employees or volunteers [...]Read Full Article →

Don’t leave any stone unturned. Go to the website of each college on your list to be absolutely clear on current admissions requirements related to high school curriculum, standardized tests, interviews, teacher/counselor recommendations, admissions options and deadlines. Depending on other sources can be a big mistake. Colleges may institute a new requirement smack dab in the middle [...]Read Full Article →

Be prepared! The DEC NETWORK Interview Pointers session lays a foundation for future interviews related to college admittance, scholarship applications, job interviews and much more. We’ve developed an effective 1.5 hour program to cover all aspects of the interviewing process. Topics covered include: Types of Interviews, Scheduling, What to Bring, Body Language, Resume Use, and College/Company Website Prep. As part of [...]Read Full Article →

WSJ On Campus will present a live, interactive webcast entitled Inside the Admissions Office on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00PM. Moderated by Jordan Goldman, CEO of Unigo.com, several admissions leaders will be on hand during the program to offer info on how to make applications stand out, the importance of grades, test scores, interviews and essays, the role of parents in the process, [...]Read Full Article →

Add a human component to your application. Let your personality come alive not only in words but also in actions. As noted by a recent quote in US News & World Report from the National Association For College Admission Counseling (NACAC), “For the last five years, we have noticed a distinct tendency for the colleges to attribute [...]Read Full Article →

It’s that time of year. Many students will opt for college visits over the summer given busy school years packed with academics, athletics, activities, socializing and more. Although colleges will be quieter with only summer sessions in place, students can still “take the pulse” of the campus environment. Plan ahead by signing up for the group [...]Read Full Article →

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